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Xbox 360 version of Ghostbusters not region locked photo

Ghostbusters fans and Xbox 360 owners across Europe were more than a bit peeved when they first learned that Sony had locked down Terminal Reality's game for a timed PlayStation 3 release in that region. Destructoid is based in the United States, but we understand your pain... and we're very sorry.

But today we have some good news for you. Destructoid has confirmed with Atari that the North American version of Ghostbusters for the Xbox 360, set to hit stores on June 16, will not be region locked. Yes, that's right -- if you're jonesing for some ghost wrangling, you'll be able to pop the disc into your PAL console and start busting. Because as we all know, busting makes you feel good.

While the game isn't officially available until next week, we're already hearing reports of readers picking up copies of both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions at their local retailers. 

There are plenty of places online that you can import the game; share your import suggestions and experiences in the comments.


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19 comments | showing # 1 to 19

nikmonroe's Avatar
nikmonroe at 06/09/2009 09:28
Best news I've heard all day, importing this now.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 06/09/2009 09:32
If it get's good reviews then I'm definitely importing.
bodybreak's Avatar
bodybreak at 06/09/2009 09:34
the IGN review makes it look promising. sadly too many decent games have came out recently and i haven't included this one on my budget. : (
Sexualchocolate's Avatar
Sexualchocolate at 06/09/2009 09:52
Bustin' makes me feel good!

you had to say it, didn't you, now I can't get that song out of my head!
KaliKot's Avatar
KaliKot at 06/09/2009 10:16
ign gave it an 8. that's already a win for me
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CommanderPoopypants at 06/09/2009 10:16
That's why I love psn, I have a UK, Chinese, Japanese, and NA psn account. Works well for demos and vids, but you still have to have region specific funds to buy. Anyone buying foreign psn points cards in the US?
Dragonzigg's Avatar
Dragonzigg at 06/09/2009 10:41
I've got a PS3, but I'm tempted to import this on 360 anyway just to piss off Sony.
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 06/09/2009 10:41
regionlocked means no ghostbustin-FNF for EU-people and that means no-buy-for-me ...

ridiculous shit...
ChronosWing's Avatar
ChronosWing at 06/09/2009 11:05
@mistic

Learn to read, it's NOT region locked.
Nick Chester's Avatar
Nick Chester at 06/09/2009 11:07
@mistic:

"NOT region locked." That's the story.
Gibbo's Avatar
Gibbo at 06/09/2009 12:28
Importin makes me feel good!
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Electro Lemon at 06/09/2009 13:08
horray microsoft am a win console maker and thats wy xbox is besttttt $ony sukssss
aerofan11's Avatar
aerofan11 at 06/09/2009 13:42
I'm playing on the PS3, but good news to "360 only" owners!
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 06/09/2009 14:25
Great news for all you importers.
psycho terror2's Avatar
psycho terror2 at 06/09/2009 14:31
awesome, now i can get it at release and not pay the ass-wrenching UK price markup.
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face777 at 06/09/2009 14:35
Fantastic news. I wonder what the execs at SCEE must be thinking... 'Curses! Foiled again!'
nikmonroe's Avatar
nikmonroe at 06/09/2009 16:23
£33 from Play Asia, awesome. Now it just needs to hurry up and get here.
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 06/10/2009 11:51
@ the people complaining against me...

well the PS3-version that i can buy in the eu IS REGIONLOCKED so I've had to cancel my preorder for that, since it turned into a no-buy for me... This article was the first time i found out about it being regionlocked...

so I'll be getting the US 360 version even though I don't generally buy multiplatform games for my 360 anymore...
Lord Korax's Avatar
Lord Korax at 06/10/2009 23:11
@mistic
PS3 games are never region-locked. That's one of the big features that made the PS3 exciting: no restrictions on game regions. There is nothing in this article that talks about the PS3 version being locked, and even if it was, it's the version that's coming out first in Europe. You seem to be confused about how the release will be happening.
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